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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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